Living in Port Washington, Wisconsin
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Port Washington · Census data 2020–2024
Port Washington has 12,645 residents with a median age of 40.5. The median household income is $81,948 (6% higher than the Wisconsin median), the median home value is $296,300, the median rent is $1,008/month.
Port Washington at a glance
- Population
- 12,645
- Median age
- 40.5State: 40.2
- Median household income
- $81,948State: $77,485
- Median home value
- $296,300State: $266,500
- Median rent
- $1,008/moState: $1,087
- Homeowners
- 65.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.1%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Port Washington a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 6% higher than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 6.7%.
Cons: Home values 11% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Port Washington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Port Washington the median home value is $296,300, 11% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,008 per month, which is 27.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,691 a month in housing costs.
Port Washington median household income
The median household income in Port Washington is $81,948 and the income per person is $44,834. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Wisconsin: 10.6%).
Housing in Port Washington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,691
- Owner-occupied
- 65.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.2%
- Vacant
- 2.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.21
Port Washington demographics
- Population
- 12,645
- Median age
- 40.5
- Under 18
- 21.6%
- 65 and older
- 19.2%
- Households
- 5,572
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Port Washington ›
Education in Port Washington
40.1% of adults 25 and older in Port Washington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Wisconsin: 33.4%), and 11.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Port Washington
- Unemployment rate
- 1.7%State: 3.2%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 13.4%
- Drive alone
- 76.9%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.4%
Port Washington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Washington | 12,645 | $81,948 | $296,300 | $1,008 |
| Saukville | 4,267 | $79,730 | $299,600 | $942 |
| Fredonia | 2,448 | $99,013 | $286,000 | $1,049 |
| Grafton | 12,445 | $89,861 | $328,800 | $1,310 |
| Belgium | 2,488 | $74,886 | $244,600 | $924 |
| Waubeka | 573 | $75,859 | $279,400 | $940 |
| Newburg | 1,287 | $78,214 | $261,900 | $1,094 |
| Cedarburg | 12,605 | $84,896 | $422,000 | $1,116 |
| Random Lake | 1,575 | $89,601 | $278,900 | $858 |
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What is the median household income in Port Washington, WI?
The median household income in Port Washington is $81,948, 6% higher than the Wisconsin median of $77,485 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Port Washington?
The median home value in Port Washington is $296,300, compared with $266,500 in Wisconsin.
How much is rent in Port Washington?
The median gross rent in Port Washington is $1,008 per month, about 27.1% of household income.
Is Port Washington, WI a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 6% higher than the Wisconsin median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 1.7%; a poverty rate of 6.7%. Minuses: home values 11% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Port Washington?
The median age in Port Washington is 40.5 years (Wisconsin: 40.2).
How long is the commute in Port Washington?
The average commute to work in Port Washington is 21 minutes; 13.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Port Washington?
The unemployment rate in Port Washington is 1.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Port Washington?
40.1% of adults in Port Washington have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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